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Commission for Environmental Cooperation

Three countries working together to protect our shared environment

International collaboration between Canada, Mexico and the United States on environmental issues of common interest

What We Do

We conduct research, provide tools and training, and provide a unique space for decision-makers and the public to engage on environmental policy issues affecting the North American region.

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News

New Land Cover Change Maps Show Human Impact on our Environment

November 18, 2020

Meet our New Director of Legal Affairs and Submissions on Enforcement Matters

October 28, 2020

Meet our new Director of Government Relations, Strategy and Performance

October 21, 2020

Events

New Continental Mapping Tools for Today’s GIS Enthusiast

November 18, 2020

GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Online Workshop Series

From 27 October to 2 December, 2020

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

September 28, 2020

Topics

Climate Change

Climate Change

Supporting emissions reduction and helping communities adapt to extreme weather events

Ecosystems

Ecosystems

Working with communities to conserve and restore North America's terrestrial and marine ecosystems and priority species

Enforcement

Enforcement

Supporting enforcement and compliance with domestic environmental law and with multilateral environmental agreements

Green Economy

Green Economy

Innovative joint approaches to support sustainable economic development, trade and consumption

Pollutants

Pollutants

Promoting clean air, water and land through prevention, reductions, and sound management of pollutant releases, toxic chemicals and hazardous waste

Get Involved

Speaker presenting findings before the Joint Public Advisory Committee

Joint Public Advisory Committee

JPAC hosts interactive public forums throughout North America where participants are asked to contribute their thoughts, views and expertise on our environmental priorities

Summidero Canyon, Chiapas

Submissions on Enforcement Matters

If you believe that an environmental law is not being effectively enforced by Canada, Mexico or the United States, you can file a submission on enforcement matters

North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action

NAPECA is a community grant program that engages with local and indigenous communities

Youth Innovation Challenge Winners 2019

Youth Initiatives

Our youth initiatives encourage the next generation of leaders to apply their knowledge and creativity to solve environmental challenges

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2 days ago

Happy #WorldSoilDay! Today we’re celebrating the many organisms and insects that help make healthy soils and sustain our food systems. Did you know your compost plays a valuable role in helping these organisms carry out their invaluable work?! Visit the Food Matters Action Kit with your kids to learn how & start composting today! 👉 bit.ly/39H0xSS ... See MoreSee Less

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See you tomorrow - there will also be French and Spanish interpretation available for anyone interested! ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

❗#GrantOpportunity l Are you part of an organization with an aim of reducing #MarineLitter🗑️, particularly around MX/US and US/CAN borders?

Make sure your org applies for the NOAA’s marine litter grant competition – this year, up to 5 million has been made available for marine litter prevention and reduction projects!

📅The competition closes on January 29th, 2021! More here 👉 bit.ly/3o8Qz0B ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

📣#Consultant opportunity! The CEC is requesting proposals from prospective consultants related to strengthening the CEC’s performance measurement framework for communications and outreach activities.

☝️The consultant must have significant communications and outreach experience, including experience implementing 360-degree campaigns with multiple audiences and key performance indicators.

📅 Apply by December 3, 2020 5:00 pm 👉 bit.ly/2UUChEg ... See MoreSee Less

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Hello! I applied to a position at CEC in October and have not received any updates. Could you kindly share your approximate recruitment process timeline? Thank you.